I have owned both, currently have a pair of C1's and used to own a pair of Mani-2 signatures. The C1's have more refined mids and better integration overall up and down the frequency range. The Mani-2 are nice speakers and sound very good overall, have noticeably more prodigious lowre bass/can probably use without sub as long as the power is there. I sold the Mani-2 and kept my C1's. I do use a sub to augment the very bottom with the C1, however.
Dynaudio Confidence C1 vs Totem Mani-2
Anybody been able to make a direct comparison between these two monitors? Amplification is a Bryston 3B SST amp and placement will be in a 12x15x9 room. Music is Jazz and Classic rock.
Midrange neutrality and overall balance are paramount to me although I do admit to being a closet basshead. I will be auditioning the Manis later this week but the local Dynaudio dealer does not have a C1 available for a listen.
So, anyone heard both of these models?
Thanks,
Isaac
Midrange neutrality and overall balance are paramount to me although I do admit to being a closet basshead. I will be auditioning the Manis later this week but the local Dynaudio dealer does not have a C1 available for a listen.
So, anyone heard both of these models?
Thanks,
Isaac